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Office Talk Australia, Marketing for Architecture

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Office Talk Australia is a fortnightly podcast hosted by Dave Sharp, and a great excuse for him to have conversations with leading Australian architects about their businesses, work and lives. Since its inception, the Office Talk podcast has played host to a wide range of guests from across the coun

New episodes: Monthly
Typical length: 1 hr 5 min
Latest: 17 Feb 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

17 Feb 2026 · 59 min

Fearon Hay

Tim Hay and Jeff Fearon are the directors of Fearon Hay, an internationally acclaimed architecture practice established in 1998 and recognised for its refined modernism and deeply contextual approach. Based in Auckland, the studio has earned global recognition for its residential and civic work, creating sculptural, materially expressive buildings that balance clarity of form with sensitivity to landscape, craft, and enduring architectural presence. You can see more of their work at fearonhay.com ⁠, or you can follow them on Instagram @fearonhay . Office Talk is hosted and produced by…

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9 Dec 2025 · 36 min
Adam Kane
Adam Kane Architects is an award-winning architecture and interior design practice, established in 2015 and recognised internationally for its minimalist rigour and quiet luxury approach. The studio continues to gain widespread global recognition for its residential work, creating calm, materially rich spaces that balance restraint with generosity of light and proportion. Adam Kane Architects focus on the detail and the restrained in proposing spaces that will last the tests of time. You can see more of their work adamkane.com.au , or you can follow them on Instagram @adamkanearchitects.…
15 Oct 2025 · 1 hr 16 min
Kosloff Architecture
Julian Kosloff and Stephanie Bullock are the directors of Kosloff Architecture. Founded in 2017, their Melbourne-based practice has grown quickly, primarily focused on work in the education and community sector. Their projects have been recognised with awards across multiple sectors and widely published both in Australia and overseas. Stephanie is the current President of the Victorian Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects. You can see more of their work at kosloffarchitecture.com , or you can follow them on Instagram @kosloffarchitecture . Office Talk is hosted and produced by…
26 Aug 2025 · 56 min
Tom Ross
Tom Ross is a leading Melbourne-based architectural photographer. He works across architecture and editorial. He studied at the Victorian College of the Arts and Massachusetts College of Art, and keeps a speculative practice on the side—making photos and books about the built world. You can see more of Tom’s work at tomross.xyz , or follow him on Instagram @tomross.xyz . Office Talk is hosted and produced by ⁠⁠⁠Office D.SHARP⁠⁠⁠ , a strategic marketing and communications practice for architecture. We work collaboratively with clients across the globe. To learn more about our approach, visit…
8 Jul 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
Albert Mo
Albert Mo is the director of Albert Mo Architects. Albert is known for his residential projects that push boundaries and explore new modes of design centered around the sensory experience. In 2024, he launched his independent practice, AMoA, after 23 years of his previous firm. His design approach emphasizes context, both site and human, and celebrates everyday rituals and objects, and the subtle beauty of everyday moments. If you'd like to learn more about the studio’s work, you can follow the practice on Instagram at @albertmoarchitects , or visit albertmo.com . Office Talk is hosted and…
20 May 2025 · 53 min
Anthony Gill
Anthony Gill is the director of Anthony Gill Architects. Founded in 2007, the Sydney-based practice primarily works on single residential and commercial projects of various scales and complexities. The studio is known for it’s gentle and considered response to constrained sites, and an inventive approach to spatial organisation. If you'd like to learn more about the studio’s work, you can follow them on Instagram at @anthonygill36 , or visit gillarchitects.com.au . Office Talk is hosted and produced by ⁠Office D.SHARP⁠ , a strategic marketing and communications practice for architecture. We…
22 Apr 2025 · 52 min
Jess Kneebone
Jess Kneebone is a Melbourne-based art director and stylist working across interiors and photography. She collaborates with photographers to create evocative imagery, with architects to shape thoughtful spaces, and with those who inhabit them to bring a sense of life—and home. Her work moves beyond surface arrangement, exploring atmosphere, materiality and meaning. Jess’s work has appeared in The Local Project, Vogue Living and Houses, among others. If you’d like to know more about her work, you can follow her on Instagram at @jesskneebone , or visit jesskneebone.com . Office Talk is hosted…
25 Mar 2025 · 57 min
Architect George
Dean Williams is the director of Architect George, a Sydney-based practice established in 2021. The studio is known for projects that deal with complex existing conditions with skill and enthusiasm. In a few short years, the studio has received Award recognition through the Australian Institute of Architects, Houses Awards, Dulux Colour Awards, Dezeen Awards, and Grand Designs Australia Awards. Last year, in 2024, the practice was awarded the joint-winner of the Houses Awards Emerging Architecture practice. Their work has been published in Houses Magazine, Green Magazine and The Local…
18 Feb 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
J.AR Office
Jared Webb is the director of J.AR Office, a Brisbane-based practice established in 2022. Operating across all scales of architecture and interiors, each of their highly-considered projects is rationalised from the urban and social fabric in which they reside. The office’s early projects have received awards including the National Architecture Award for The Warehouses, as well as the Think Brick Awards, Eat Drink Design Awards and Australian Interior Design Awards. If you’d like to learn more about the studio, you can visit jaroffice.com or follow them on Instagram @j.ar.office . Office Talk…
21 Jan 2025 · 59 min
Office MI—JI
Millie Anderson and Jimmy Carter are the directors of Office MI-JI, a Melbourne-based practice founded in 2021 when Millie and Jimmy returned to Australia after work and teaching London and Chicago. With a clear motto of “do good work”, the practice is known for simple, quiet architecture that defines a clear relationship with its context and clients. Since 2023, the practice has been recognised in a number of awards programs for their AB House, including wins in the AIA state and national awards, The Local Project’s Emerging Designer awards, and Architectural Record’s international Design…
26 Nov 2024 · 1 hr 16 min
Flack Studio
David Flack is the director of Flack Studio, a ten year old Melbourne-based practice of architects and interior designers renowned for projects that explore light, volume and materiality. Their work is published regularly in Vogue, Belle, Est and Architectural Digest, and David has recently been recognised as the Vogue Living Creative Of The Year, as well as the studio being listed in AD100, Est Living Esteemed 10, and numerous wins in the Interior Design Excellence Awards and Australian Interior Design Awards. If you’d like to learn more about the studio, you can visit flack.studio or…
29 Oct 2024 · 1 hr 3 min
Phillip Arnold
Phillip Arnold is the director of Plus Minus Design, a Sydney-based practice founded in 2007. Phillip is a sole-practitioner who works on a variety of complex projects, often in collaboration, and has given lectures in Sydney and Seoul, as well as teaching design studios and history at UNSW, UTS and Western Sydney University. He recently learned that he, along with CO_AP, Studio JEF and TARN, won the competition for the Sculpture Garden at the National Gallery of Australia. If you’d like to learn more about his studio, you can visit plusminusdesign.com.au or follow him on Instagram…
24 Sep 2024 · 59 min
SJB
Adam Haddow is the Director of SJB, a multi-studio collective of experts in architecture, urban design, interiors and planning founded in 1976. Adam has been a Director of SJB’s Sydney studio since 2001, leading the practice in the development of multiple award-winning projects. He has recently been appointed the National President Elect of the Australian Institute of Architects, and his own home, 19 Waterloo Street, won the prestigious Robin Boyd Award for Residential Architecture in 2023. He first appeared on Office Talk in 2021, episode No. 37 . If you’d like to learn more about SJB, you…
28 Aug 2024 · 39 min
Product Talk: Bankston x Civilian Hemispheres
Bankston has kindly supported today’s episode of Office Talk to discuss Hemispheres , their latest architectural collaboration. To discuss the new collection, we are joined by Steve Bradley of Bankston architectural hardware, and Nicko Elliott, a principal of CIVILIAN, a New York-based design studio he founded with his partner Ksenia in 2018. The Hemispheres collection follows the success of Bankston's architectural collaborations Casts with Edition Office and Super Collection with Sans-Arc. The 10-piece collection marks a departure from conventional architectural hardware featuring bold…
16 Jul 2024 · 1 hr 9 min
Archier
Chris Gilbert is a director of Archier, a Melbourne-based practice known for creating design experiences that contribute to a better quality of life. Chris first appeared on Office Talk in August of 2022, and we are delighted to welcome him back to the show. In this episode, Chris and Dave discussed: The power of cultural narratives, such as current attitudes around the risks of building, and whether it’s better for architects to push back, or accept these powerful beliefs and adapt our approach. How Archier identified a pain-point in the design process, the endless hours spent pricing…
2 Jul 2024 · 1 hr 16 min
March Studio
Rodney Eggleston and Anne-Laure Cavigneaux are the directors of March Studio, a Melbourne-based practice known for its multidisciplinary approach to architecture, graphic, interiors and industrial design. In this episode, Rodney, Anne-Laure and Dave discussed: The influence their early years in Rotterdam had on their views about the role and value of design, and the unique ideas and approaches they brought back to Australia with them. Why they’ve tried to avoid being typecast or tied to a specific stylistic approach or project type, and how you can position your practice to speak to range of…
18 Jun 2024 · 1 hr 1 min
Wardle
John Wardle and Jasmin Williamson are partners of Wardle, a highly recognised Gold-medal winning practice known for creating extraordinary buildings and places that matter. In this episode, John, Jasmin and Dave discussed: The practice’s evolution from the early days of small, but highly considered residential projects, to the broad range of sectors and scales they work in today. Their process in pitching for work when entering into new sectors, and how they identify the right ideas and details from other projects to draw upon to inspire potential clients. Why John believes that not having…
28 May 2024 · 1 hr
Olaver
Emlyn Olaver is the director of Olaver, a Melbourne-based practice known for residential and commercial work that balances the imperfect and the refined. In this episode, Emlyn and Dave discussed: The benefits of working on hospitality projects in the early stages of their practice, allowing them to have built work available to publish at a faster rate than typical residential projects. Olaver’s unique approach to photographing residential projects during handover; working with professional photographers to document the project in a raw, imperfect and restrained way. How these Handover…
7 May 2024 · 58 min
The Local Project
Aidan Anderson is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Local Project, an architecture publication known for celebrating extraordinary design to an inspired community. In this episode, Aidan and Dave discussed: How The Local Project has evolved from an Instagram page Aidan used to share his favourite architecture and interiors while working as a furniture maker, to a 46-person media company with a category-leading YouTube channel, website, magazine and book. The importance of highlighting the humans behind architecture, ensuring the architect or homeowner is front-and-centre, and how this…
23 Apr 2024 · 1 hr 6 min
Studio Bright
Mel Bright is the director of Studio Bright, a Melbourne-based practice known for creating enduring and responsive architecture for people and place. In this episode, Mel and Dave discussed: How she has translated her background in civic projects into the studio’s residential work, and the importance of investing in big ideas, even for small projects. The small steps she has taken toward different project typologies, such as social housing, and how she strategically over-invests in projects that have the most potential to lead to similar projects. The importance of creating a healthy and…
9 Apr 2024 · 1 hr 15 min
Panov Scott
Anita Panov and Andrew Scott are the directors of Panov Scott, a Sydney-based practice known for their approach to ethical, sustainable and innovative architecture. In this episode, Anita, Andrew and Dave discussed: How crafting personalised books about each of their projects has allowed them to form deeper relationships with their clients, better communicate ideas and articulate their values. How being quiet on Instagram doesn’t translate to a quiet practice, and how they have spent the time off social media designing their business to suit their desired lifestyle. The importance of…
12 Mar 2024 · 1 hr 15 min
Kennedy Nolan
Patrick Kennedy and Rachel Nolan are the directors of Kennedy Nolan, a Melbourne-based practice known for their approach to built form, contextual response and a close relationship with landscape. In this episode, Patrick, Rachel and Dave discussed: How they reject the negative associations around following design trends, and instead embrace the idea that their projects are reflective of their time and place, and will eventually date as tastes change. How having a strong workplace culture that encourages having a life outside of architecture gives them the energy and inspiration to come up…
13 Feb 2024 · 1 hr 4 min
MA+Co
Karen Alcock and Rachael McNally are from MA+Co, a 12-person Melbourne-based practice working on a mix of residential, multi-res and commercial projects. In this episode, Karen, Rachael and I discussed: How the studio has fostered strong long-term relationships with developers, and their insights on ways architects can play a bigger and more impactful role in the development team. Their approach to finding the balance between development budgets and the enjoyment of future occupants by concentrating on designing low-cost moments of joy into every space. They reflect on their recent rebrand,…
19 Dec 2023 · 1 hr 18 min
Eldridge Anderson
Scott Eldridge and Jeremy Anderson are the directors of of Eldridge Anderson Architects, a 4-person residential practice based on Victoria's Surf Coast. In this episode, Scott, Jeremy and Dave discussed: Why they front-load so much effort into the sketch design stage of the design process, resolving much of the project details at this early stage and presenting a single, fully fleshed-out design idea to their clients. The benefits of slower, more mindful ways of practice like hand-drawing and physical modelmaking for refining clear design ideas, nurturing interest in and passion for…
14 Nov 2023 · 1 hr 6 min
Retallack Thompson
Jemima Retallack and Mitchell Thompson are the directors of Retallack Thompson, a Sydney-based architecture practice seeking to create timeless and enduring architecture, interior and landscape design. In this episode, Jemima, Mitchell and Dave discussed: How to make the most of every project opportunity in the early years of practice, from realising that briefs and budgets will often expand and change from what clients present during the first meeting, to taking on smaller projects as a way to explore ideas, develop relationships or refine internal processes. Why Jemima and Mitchell believe…
31 Oct 2023 · 1 hr 10 min
Katelin Butler of Architecture Media
Katelin Butler is the Editorial Director of Architecture Media, Australia's leading publisher for the built environment and the home of well-known titles such as Architecture Australia, Houses Magazine, Artichoke and architectureau.com . Before taking on the role of Editorial Director, Katelin was the Editor of Houses Magazine from 2011 to 2019, and established the highly successful Houses Awards program. In this episode, Katelin and I discussed: How the Architecture Media editors decide which projects belong in their magazines, and how they look beyond imagery and aesthetics to highlight…
17 Oct 2023 · 1 hr 14 min
Richards Stanisich
Jonathan Richards and Kirsten Stanisich are the directors of Richards Stanisich, a 20-person interior design and architecture practice based in Sydney. In this episode, Jonathan, Kirsten and Dave discussed: The journey of establishing the new Richards Stanisich brand after 15 years operating as SJB Interiors Sydney. The strategic challenge of designing a new brand that could convey a sense of experience, stability, maturity, and knowledge. The importance of a consistent and creative approach to project photography, emphasising depth, mood, and richness in their work. Their thoughts on…
3 Oct 2023 · 1 hr 6 min
Eastop Architects
Liam Eastop is the director of Eastop Architects, an architecture and interiors practice based in Melbourne. Eastop Architects was founded by Liam Eastop in 2017 following his extensive practice experience working on award winning residential, commercial & urban design projects. Liam graduated with a Master of Architecture from Monash University, receiving the ‘Roderick Macdonald Scholarship’ for design excellence and has since spent several years teaching and presenting lectures at both Melbourne University and Monash University. In this episode, Liam and I discussed: His approach to…
29 Aug 2023 · 1 hr 5 min
Lauren Li from Sisällä
Lauren Li is the director of Sisällä, a Melbourne-based interior design practice known for their colourful, playful and liveable approach to residential interiors. Lauren is also a design educator, running workshops, courses and an online community geared towards emerging interior designers. Lauren writes a monthly column for The Design Files, and has just released her first book, The New French Look, with Thames & Hudson. In this episode, Lauren and I discussed: Why Lauren believes having diverse revenue streams can make studios more resilient during slowdowns in the residential…
15 Aug 2023 · 1 hr 10 min
Wellard Architects
Huw Wellard is the director of Wellard Architects, a 4-person Melbourne-based practice best known for their award-winning homes, beach houses and holiday houses. In this episode, Huw and I discussed: How Wellard's recent rebranding journey has helped them transition from working on a high volume of tight inner-city terraces towards fewer but more substantial new builds, resulting in simpler project management, more time for the client relationship, and better quality enquiries. The strong relationship between the work you show and the work you attract. How Huw made the tough call to retire…

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Office Talk Australia, Marketing for Architecture is a English arts & books podcast from Office D.SHARP. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Office D.SHARP
Language: English
Category: Arts & Books
New episodes: Monthly
Typical length: 1 hr 5 min
Latest episode: 17 Feb 2026
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